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Seville is the home of Rowing in Spain. The rowing school on the Guadalquivir River is
world-class facility which opens up to those looking to try rowing for the orst time. An
ideal on-tour activity.
It is no secret that Seville is a
magniocent city to visit.
For the seasoned traveller to the
weekend breaker, the capital of
Andalucía must feature in Top 10's
and to-do lists for all.
The city is Flamboyant, charismatic &
incredibly passionate, the capital city
of Andalucía charms, seduces and
inspires everyone lucky enough to
pay a visit.
The birthplace of Flamenco, a city of
Opera and the home of Spain's
largest Rugby Club, Seville is a city
ideal for weekend tours or an
unmissable stop on a wider tour of
Spain.
Getting here is tricky, but not to be
ignored. Flights direct into the city
are rare & often trumped by cheap
nights into Malaga. The two-hour
Bus Trip is straightforward & when
you arrive, you9ll agree it is worth it.
The city is a collision, in a good way,
of Islam, Christianity & Judaism & the
ancient buildings all demonstrate a
peaceful cohabitation. This is best
seen at the Real Alcazar, the royal
palace in the heart of the city. If
Spain is on your list & you fancy
something different, this would be at
the top of our list.
In short, Rugby in Seville is big.
The city is home to ove clubs plus
three Women's teams and a lively
university rugby set-up. The city
boasts 3000 active Rugby Players
- from U6's to Veterans. A
staggering statistic.
The city's premier club, Rugby
Ciencias, has its home at the
Cartuja sports complex.
Rugby takes centre stage on the
main pitch within the
excellent 400m running track.
Top Left: The Orange Tree olled gardens
of the Real Alcazar in the heart of Seville.
Top Right: Rugby Club Ciencias on the
attack against the Industriales Club of
Madrid in the Division de Honor B, Spain9s
second tier.
Bottom Left: The Real Alcazar, one of
Europe9s most striking royal palaces.
Bottom Right: The Metropol Parasol in the
heart of Seville is known locally as The
Mushroom, but doubles up as a skyline
walkway, modern art piece, but most
importantly a shade-giver in the warm
summer months.
